Taking care of the details when you’re tasked with organizing a funeral and/or other end-of-life events can be overwhelming. And the number of decisions and types of choices are almost endless. These tips may help answer some questions and give you the information you need to make the necessary decisions.
You’ll have to make many decisions when a loved one passes away or when you’re pre-planning your own funeral. While many people focus on the casket, the memorial service, or the headstone, funeral transportation is just as important and shouldn’t be overlooked in the planning process. You may purchase transportation from a funeral home as...
The time after a loved one passes can be incredibly stressful. After all, you’ve just lost someone dear to you, and you have to make a bunch of important decisions. That includes having to figure out how long you should wait before you have the funeral or memorial service. Unfortunately, this can be a complicated...
It can be hard to think about our own funeral, but it’s something that we all have to face eventually. When the time does come, most of us have very specific wishes for what should be done with our remains. Whether they’re based on your beliefs, traditions, or interests, these wishes need to be communicated...
After the death of a loved one, you may find yourself needing to obtain an official record that they’ve passed away. While this may seem complicated at first, it’s actually a streamlined procedure, as long as you know what you’re doing and who to ask. Read on for all the information you need to know...
Planning a funeral for a loved one who was active in their church or would prefer a religious service (or preplanning one for yourself)? There are many different ways you can incorporate your religious beliefs into the service and burial or cremation. The first step is to choose a clergyperson you’d like to work with....
What Is a Visitation? In most traditions in the U.S., funerals break down into three common sections: visitation, funeral, and burial. The visitation is usually done first. Also known as a viewing or wake, it’s done before the funeral. Depending on the tradition, it can be done right before the funeral or can last for three...
After someone passes on there are many arrangements that need to be made, including any visitation, funeral or memorial services, and burial or cremation. But before all of that, the body has to be transferred. This has to be done in a very specific way to be in compliance with laws and regulations. Pronouncement of...
Cremation has become much more common in recent years, and today over 40% of bodies are cremated. After the cremation, many people to choose to scatter the ashes of their loved ones. Here are some options and things that you need to consider if you’re planning on scattering ashes. Legal Considerations Laws specifically about scattering...
What Is Embalming? The process of embalming is used to temporarily preserve a body after death. The blood is pumped out and replaced with embalming fluid, among other procedures. These not only help to slow the process of decay, but also give the body a more “life-like” appearance for viewings. Is Embalming Necessary? The necessity...
Music has been a part of important life events for thousands of years. People will sing songs or play music at births, weddings, and, of course, deaths. For many, the right song at a funeral will allow people to grieve, comfort them in their loss, and allow them to start the healing process. To help...